(a) An institution's athletic association shall not:(1) Interfere with, prohibit, restrict, or otherwise adversely affect an intercollegiate athlete's ability to earn compensation, seek representation, perform diligence, or otherwise participate in an activity described in § 49-7-2802 and shall not otherwise impact an intercollegiate athlete's eligibility or full participation in intercollegiate athletic events;(2) Interfere with, prohibit, restrict, or otherwise punish an institution and its affiliated foundation for participating in an activity described in § 49-7-2802;(3) Threaten, condition, or cause an institution or a governing body of this state to repeal any state law and suffer any detrimental harm, economic or otherwise, in order to participate in such association and enjoy its full rights of membership or otherwise thereunder; or(4) Violate § 49-7-2802(b)(4); unless, in each case, this part is invalidated or rendered unenforceable by operation of law. The attorney general and reporter may bring any appropriate action or proceeding against an institution's athletic association in any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to this part.
(1) Interfere with, prohibit, restrict, or otherwise adversely affect an intercollegiate athlete's ability to earn compensation, seek representation, perform diligence, or otherwise participate in an activity described in § 49-7-2802 and shall not otherwise impact an intercollegiate athlete's eligibility or full participation in intercollegiate athletic events;
(2) Interfere with, prohibit, restrict, or otherwise punish an institution and its affiliated foundation for participating in an activity described in § 49-7-2802;
(3) Threaten, condition, or cause an institution or a governing body of this state to repeal any state law and suffer any detrimental harm, economic or otherwise, in order to participate in such association and enjoy its full rights of membership or otherwise thereunder; or
(4) Violate § 49-7-2802(b)(4); unless, in each case, this part is invalidated or rendered unenforceable by operation of law. The attorney general and reporter may bring any appropriate action or proceeding against an institution's athletic association in any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to this part.
(b) This section does not authorize, create, or afford any private cause of action, liability, or basis for injunctive or equitable relief by any private person or entity by virtue of such party's or entity's relationship with an institution's athletic association.